Emergency First Aid Guidelines for California Schools

1. Emergency First Aid Guidelines for California Schools An Overview of Content And How to Use

3. Purpose To serve as a basic �what to do in an emergency� for school staff with or without medical training. The guidelines were created as a recommended procedure. Contact your school nurse if you have any questions about the guidelines. In a true emergency situation use your best judgment.

4. It is strongly recommended� �that staff who are in a position to provide first-aid to students complete an approved first-aid and CPR course. �that you familiarize yourself with the format of the guidelines prior to the actual emergency situation. �that you use the guidelines for reference before, during and/or after an event.

5. What do the Guidelines address? Emergency procedures When to call 9-1-1 Basic information on infection control Information on emergency planning Planning for persons with special needs Recommended first-aid equipment Emergency phone numbers

6. The Design Alphabetical order with tabs Flow charts guide you through decision steps to treat common illnesses and injuries Flow charts use color-coded shapes to clarify steps

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11. Don�t Delay 9-1-1 When Needed Have someone contact the 911 system, as soon as possible, after it is known that their assistance is needed. Delay in accessing the 911 system could result in worsening of a person�s condition and may lead to additional injury.

12. Direct Fire/Ambulance Have someone meet fire or ambulance response units Give directions to location of person.

13. Always Remember ABCs Airway � Open the airway � 1st No Air in, all else is lost. Breathing � Ensure Breathing � 2nd You may need to breath for the person or do CPR Circulation (i.e., bleeding) � 3rd Heart beating or CPR � Nothing else matters Control Bleeding � Prevent the loss of blood

14. Call 9-1-1 For: Blocked Airway Unable to get air into lungs (i.e., choking) Difficulty Breathing Absent or labored breathing Wheezing due to an allergic reaction (i.e., after a bee sting) Near drowning � even if awake and appears ok water can have a delayed effect on lungs

15. Call 9-1-1 for Uncontrollable Bleeding � you can�t stop it Unconsciousness After any injury If person has history of Diabetes Unexplained reason Head Injury Possible Poisoning

16. Call 9-1-1 Immediately GET ADVANCED MEDICAL HELP ASAP Answer Questions Follow Instructions Do Not Hang Up Stay Calm Provide First Aid until ambulance arrives

20. Which One First? Scenario Child falls from bleachers Dirty, abrasions Bleeding scalp Unconscious, then awakes Remember ABC�s Unconscious due to injury � call 911 Is awake, therefore airway open & breathing Bleeding, See �Bleeding� apply direct pressure Abrasions, See �Cuts, Scratches & Scraps�

21. Ready to Try One?

22. Try this One Child is holding hand and tells teacher he was bitten by a dog. There is some blood oozing from several small punctures/scrapes. Child otherwise is crying and looks normal.

30. Implementing the Guidelines Review the Guidelines in advance Write down your local emergency phone numbers Make available to all who might use Provide training to staff in health office Encourage all school staff to take 1st Aid and CPR training. Check with school nurse or designated first aid person and local policies.